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The Lowdown on State Income Tax Rates

Often overshadowed by their tax time counterpart – the federal income tax – state income tax rates generally receive less attention. However, they can definitely impact your overall bill, depending on where you live, where you work, and the total amount you earn. State Taxation of Residents States typically use one of three methods to […]

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Tax time isn’t necessarily fun for anyone, but Kansas residents join twenty-four other states (and the District of Columbia) in enacting a state version of the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), which can help put a little more money back in your pockets. Based directly off the federal government’s version, Kansas residents can judge their […]

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Anyone who was not a resident of Kansas during the tax year, but who has earned income from a source within the state is responsible for filing a Kansas income tax return. The amount of income earned in state is not relevant to determining whether or not a nonresident must file. If Kansas state tax […]

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State Income Tax in Kansas

Kansas only has two different income tax rates for the state: 3% and 4.9%. Anyone who earns income in the state is subject to tax collection at these rates. In 2013, the Sunflower State revised its income tax system, reducing both the rates and tax brackets. Single taxpayers and those who file separate returns form […]

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